Transfer Planning for Media Production

Transfer Planning for Media Production, B.S.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Of those, 26 major-required credits can be transferred. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education
Cortland Degree Requirements	Complete at current college
Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I	_______ (GE required)
Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II	_______ (GE required)
Communication – Presentation (GECP): COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	_______ (GE & major required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): CIN 210 Race & Gender Roles Stereotypes	_______ (GE & major required)
Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 111 Algebra for College Students	_______ (GE required -applicable to Math & Science sequence)
Natural Sciences (GENS) (3-4 cr.):	_______ (GE required)
Humanities (GEHU): COM 100 Human Communication	_______ (major required)
Social Sciences (GESS):	_______________________
The Arts (GEAR): CIN 101 History of Cinema	_______ (major required)
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS)	_______________________
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH)	_______________________
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign Language is acceptable):	_______ Level I (required for B.S.)

Additional Major-Requirements
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
COM 110 Intro to Media Production	_______________________
COM 203 Introduction to Media Writing	_______________________
COM 242 Audio Production	_______________________
COM 243 Video Production	_______________________

Choose one sequence

Course option for Computer Applications sequence (see undergraduate catalog for other sequence options)
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
CAP 100 Introduction to Computer Applications	_______________________

Course options for Math & Science sequence
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr.)	_______________________
PHY 106 Elementary Electricity, Light & Sound (4 cr.)	_______________________

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Media Production

School of Arts and Sciences

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Media Production

Media production prioritizes hands-on training in Cortland’s professional-quality studio space, with 30 credit hours tied to production coursework. Students interested in careers related to television, film, radio or the digital arts can prepare for a more robust technical experience, with a heavier emphasis on the science and technology of great media creations. Additionally, SUNY Cortland since 2016 has hosted the Blackbird Film Festival, an annual spring event that attracts international submissions and provides an outlet for students interested in filmmaking, event planning and strategic communication.

Career Potential

Television production
Film production
Radio production
Digital arts

What Will I Learn?

Students will have the ability to work in the following production facilities:

Studio 112 for Multimedia Production: This networked editing facility offers mixed format editing and post-production capabilities, computer workstations with major software and field cameras available for use.
Studio 119 for Audio Production: The 400-square-foot sound studio and control room serves as home to WSUC-FM, SUNY Cortland’s NPR affiliate radio station. Licensed by the Federal Communication Commission and serving the local Cortland community, the station also streams its programming online.
Studio 26 for Television Production: The 1,000-square-foot, three-camera television studio includes a fully-equipped control room and fiber connection to the local cable system and campus television network.

Applying to Cortland

SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.